Shine True, Strong You!
Spring Conference 2026
Step Outside Your Bubble: Do It Scared
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We are proud to present “Step Outside Your Bubble: Do It Scared,” empowering young girls to step outside their comfort zone and learn to become upstanders.
April 18th at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Memorial Hall on Rugar Street from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure your daughter is wearing comfortable clothing (sweatpants or leggings) and sneakers.
DROP OFF Times by School:
9:00 am
Oak Street Elementary
Momot Elementary
Morrisonville Elementary
9:15 am
Peru Elementary
Cumberland Head Elementary
Seton Catholic
9:30 am
Saranac Elementary
Beekmantown Elementary
Chazy Elementary
9:45 am
Northern Adirondack Elementary
Chateaugay Elementary
Rouses Point Elementary
Mooers Elementary
Crown Point Elementary
Moriah Elementary
LP Quinn Elementary
Norwood-Norfolk
PICK UP Time: 5:00- 5:30 p.m.
Children will only be released to authorized individuals with PHOTO ID matching the name on the registration form.
Eight interactive workshops will be offered that encompass Shine On’s three main themes: media literacy, character strengths, and upstander communication (please see our workshop highlights below).
All cell phones and electronics are strictly prohibited, so please ensure your daughter does not have any of these items tucked away in a secret pocket with her on the day of the conference. Electronics brought to the conference will be taken away for safekeeping and returned when the student is picked up.
Our program has hosted more than 2,500 girls over 17 years, as well as an Education Outreach program in about a dozen North Country schools.
This hands-on adventure lets participants literally reach beyond their comfort zones! With encouragement all around, everyone will discover the joy of tackling a challenge, trusting their own strength, and celebrating each brave step upward, leaving doubts on the ground below
Discover what makes you truly shine off-screen! The more you scroll, the less you shine. The less you scroll, the more you LIVE in the moment. Fun, interactive activities will help girls realize what they're missing when their nose is in their phone. All girls will receive a copy ot "The Amazing Generation" to take home, too.
In a world full of highlight reels and filtered moments, it’s easy for young girls to compare their everyday lives to someone else’s “perfect” picture. But one image never tells the whole story and not everything is as it seems. This session helps girls recognize the trap of comparison and rediscover the confidence that already lives inside them. They’ll learn that real beauty, worth, and strength don’t come from measuring up to others; they shine from within.
Throw punches and kicks at self-doubt. In this high-energy session, each movement builds strength and confidence, turning "I can't" into "I will" with every powerful strike.
Turn the Fear of Missing Out into the joy of being present! Through games and group challenges, you’ll learn that the most exciting moments happen when you step out of the comparison bubble and into the fun happening right in front of you.
Unlock your brain’s superpower to grow and learn from every challenge! Through hands-on games and positive self-talk, you’ll discover that stepping out of your comfort zone isn’t scary, it's how you become unstoppable.
Take a thrilling leap with a simulation that turns fear into fun! With friends cheering beside you, this immersive experience makes courage feel like an adventure.
Learn to stand strong, speak loudly, and move with purpose in this empowering workshop. Everyone will practice simple, effective techniques that build confidence from the inside out because true strength isn't about size, but about believing you are powerful, capable, and ready.